McGovern Faces California Credential Challenge At Nominating Convention
Washington A P Sen George McGoverns bid for the Democratic nomination is lit by a California credentials fight while platform writers craft a draft that echoes his positions. McGovern aides prep for a Thursday showdown on the California challenge, and party rules disputes in Chicago threaten further turmoil ahead of the Miami Beach convention.
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Burke Marshall
Associated Press
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Richard J. Daley
Eli Segal
Cecil Poole
Illinois
Platform Committee
McGovern Vows To Buck Nixon In Dixie
Senator George McGovern pledges hard campaigning in the South to win Dixie votes against Nixon. He criticizes Nixon's Southern strategy and promotes his own reform plans, acknowledging possible risks over school desegregation and noting mixed reception among older voters and some Democratic governors.
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Test Topless Rule In Bar Test Topless Rule In Bar
Police received a call from a bartender protesting a topless patron and asked for a legal ruling. Police found no clear wrongdoing and advised contacting the State Liquor Control Board for guidance. Chief Nichols noted a different response if the patron had been a topless woman.
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More Jobs Open Melbourne Across Australia Rise in Vacancies
A test survey by the Australian and New Zealand Bank Ltd shows May vacancies up more than 12 percent from April. Figures come from jobs advertised in leading Australian newspapers, indicating a stronger employment outlook.
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Shapp To Outline Flood Aid Plan For Pennsylvania
Harrisburg lawmakers dissect Gov. Shapp s budget as July 1 fiscal deadline nears. He will address a joint session to outline flood relief measures including a $25 million emergency appropriation. Budget debates center on cuts, revenue sharing, and possible temporary funding to prevent state shutdown.
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Ritz Postal Facility Done Cut PO Hours
The Ritz Restaurant Postal Service facility will close Friday when the contract ends, due to declining business, said Postmaster John Wascak. Main Post Office lobby hours shift to 5:30 p.m. Saturdays, previously 7 p.m. A 4 a.m. truck is removed. remaining trucks arrive at 7 a.m. and 3:45 p.m. Weekends see a 3 p.m. arrival. Smaller area lobbies close at noon Saturdays. rural offices receive mail but have no Saturday business.
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Clymer
Mellon Outlines Rate Hike Data
Mellon National Bank will set its prime rate using a formula tied to current rates on three 90 day money market instruments. The rate will be reviewed each Friday based on 90 day prime commercial paper 90 day finance company paper and 90 day negotiable certificates of deposit in the secondary market. The move follows similar hikes by other banks and lowers the prime rate from 6 to 5.2 percent.
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State Struggles Toward Recovery From Flood Damage
Pennsylvania edges toward recovery after devastating floods. Unemployment nears 52,100 jobs lost as flood damage hits businesses statewide. Red Cross cites 13,000 homes needing major repairs and 500 destroyed. Utilities slow to restore power and phone service, with 160,000 lines down. Gov Shapp oversees relief amid widespread disarray and ongoing cleanup efforts.
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Red Cross
Milton Shapp
Wilkes Barre
Corry Red Cross Plans Fund For Flood Victims
The Corry Chapter of the American Red Cross will hold a special meeting this afternoon to decide on its $1,000 quota to aid disaster victims across five states. Agnes floods Pennsylvania and New York, prompting a doubling of local quotas. nationwide plans seek $10 million in relief.
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Dams Held Up Levees Were Overwhelmed In Pa
Pennsylvania environmental chief Dr Maurice K Goddard says 25 dams saved communities from flood but many levees failed. Dams reduced flooding in Williamsport Sunbury and Pittsburgh while Wilkes Barre suffered extreme damage as levees could not hold back Agnes level waters.
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